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The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is hiring a Legal Officer for its Legal Services division, reporting to the Head Criminal and Civil Litigation. This full-time position…
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The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is hiring a Legal Officer for its Legal Services division, reporting to the Head Criminal and Civil Litigation. This full-time position is based at the ZB Centre Head Office in Harare and requires working on-site. The appointed professional will manage litigation matters, prepare tax offense prosecutions, provide legal counsel to staff, and represent the organization in various courts and internal disciplinary proceedings. This role suits…
Job Description
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is hiring a Legal Officer for its Legal Services division, reporting to the Head Criminal and Civil Litigation. This full-time position is based at the ZB Centre Head Office in Harare and requires working on-site. The appointed professional will manage litigation matters, prepare tax offense prosecutions, provide legal counsel to staff, and represent the organization in various courts and internal disciplinary proceedings.
This role suits legal professionals with experience in litigation and a background in tax and customs legislation. The individual will coordinate with external legal practitioners, analyze court outcomes, and assist the Head Civil and Criminal Litigation when necessary. ZIMRA encourages applications from female candidates and individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Represent the Authority in internal disciplinary hearings and all courts of law
- Examine incoming court processes filed against the organization
- Conduct legal research and advise whether to settle or oppose lawsuits
- Coordinate with ZIMRA divisions to gather full instructions on active litigation
- Draft and file court documents for both defense and offense proceedings
- Instruct and collaborate with external legal practitioners representing the organization
- Track the progress of court cases and outsourced legal matters
- Review delivered judgments, inform stakeholders of results, and recommend future actions
- Identify and prepare cases for prosecuting tax offenses
- Deliver legal opinions and recommendations regarding organizational operations
- Advise staff members to support their operational duties
- Attend National Works Council Meetings to offer legal guidance
- Provide personal legal advice to staff through the Legal Aid Clinic excluding labor matters
- Step in for the Head Civil and Criminal Litigation during their absence
- Complete other tasks assigned by the Head Fiscal Litigation or Civil and Criminal Litigation
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws Honours degree or equivalent
- Minimum of three years of working experience within a litigation setting
- Familiarity with Zimbabwean Customs and Taxes laws
- Computer literacy
- Clean class 4 driver's licence
Qualifications
- Relevant Master's degree
Core Skills
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What are the core duties of the Legal Officer?
The Legal Officer represents ZIMRA in courts and disciplinary hearings, handles litigation and court filings, researches legal issues, prepares tax offense prosecutions, and provides legal advice to staff and management.
What qualifications are required for this role?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Laws Honours degree or equivalent, have at least three years of litigation work experience, possess knowledge of Zimbabwean Taxes and Customs laws, be computer literate, and hold a clean class 4 driver's licence. A relevant Master's degree serves as an added advantage.
Where is the job located and is it remote?
The position is based at the ZB Centre Head Office in Harare and is on-site.
What is the application deadline?
Applications must be submitted by 13 November 2026.
What is the salary for this position?
The salary is not stated in the job posting.
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